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Austin may allow city employees to use medical marijuana 0

The city of Austin may soon allow its employees to use medical marijuana to treat post-traumatic stress disorder and other chronic conditions, officials said. Austin leaders are gathering information and recommendations from other cities on the matter, according to a March 25 memorandum from Assistant City Manager Rey Arellano to Mayor Steve Adler and the

Cancer patient set up two weed farms to produce oil for ‘medicinal use’0

Terrence Edwards, 62, was caught growing 20 plants when his home caught fire on June 19, 2020. The property had been given to him by a local church after he suffered a family breakdown but when firefighters arrived at the property they discovered Edwards’ illegal grow. Prosecutor, Ben Pilling, told Preston Crown Court that the

Bill to legalize medical marijuana in Kentucky appears dead 0

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WKYT) – A bill to legalize medical marijuana in Kentucky appears to be dead for the 2022 session of the General Assembly. The measure won approval in the House, but the Senate hasn’t brought it up for a vote. Advocates like Julie Cantwell say they’re furious. She says her son used to have

Is CBD Oil Right For You? Here are Some Benefits 0

CBD advertisements are everywhere—from social media to billboards. It seems like everyone is talking about this natural remedy. But what is CBD oil, exactly? And why are people so excited about it? Keep reading to learn more about CBD oil and its potential benefits. What is CBD Oil? The legal hemp extract CBD oil comes

Medical marijuana may be an alternative to opioids for arthritis, back pain 0

Medical marijuana could be a viable alternative to opioid painkillers for people dealing with arthritis or chronic back pain, two new studies show. Many patients prescribed opioids for their chronic pain wound up taking fewer painkillers — or stopping them altogether — after doctors certified them for medical cannabis, said lead researcher Dr. Asif Ilyas,

New cannabis oil bills clear legislative committees 0

ATLANTA — Georgia lawmakers may be about to start over the state’s long-delayed medical marijuana program. A state House committee approved legislation Monday that would cancel the current program and authorize a new request for proposals (RFP) from companies interested in growing marijuana in Georgia and converting the leafy crop into low-THC oil for eligible

Lawmakers debate over medical marijuana 0
- MEDICAL MARIJUANA
- March 14, 2022
FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – Sen. Whitney Westerfield understands the many reasons to be afraid of the medical marijuana bill that is being debated in the General Assembly. He has concerns himself about it and said he would never be 100 percent comfortable with it. However, he is “yes” vote for Kentucky House Bill 136 –
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The Gold Rush of Cannabis Oil 0
- CANNABIS OIL
- March 10, 2022
When there’s explosive growth in any industry, you can do one of two things. Seek after quick money—or run a business to supply the fortune seekers. I chose the most meaningful work for myself. In 2015, I chose the latter, leaving the kush daily catered lunches of Silicon Valley, where I had been focusing on
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Politicians say it’s time Indiana legalizes Medical Marijuana 0
- MEDICAL MARIJUANA
- March 7, 2022
NAPPANEE, Ind. (WNDU) – Indiana may be getting closer to legalizing medical marijuana. A ‘Jobs Tour’ event in Nappanee featured state leaders and political candidates, discussing important topics like the benefits of the recent American Rescue Plan Act and the Infrastructure Investment. Another topic on the agenda – legalization of medical marijuana. “So cannabis is
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